It’s sunny and warm, soca music is blasting and jerk chicken is cooking in the background. The Flagz family has taken over Boxpark Shoreditch, under the intrigued eyes of the trendy East London crowd for the reveal of the band’s costumes for Notting Hill Carnival 2016. We’re treated to a demonstration of last year’s dance routine and a there is special booth to take a picture with a feather headdress! That is a band launch that is reflecting the youthful vibes of Flagz. Can it be carnival again, tomorrow please?

Here is a snapshot of the Flagz costumes for Notting Hill Carnival 2016:

Last year, no fewer than 438 people signed onto the bone marrow register during Notting Hill Carnival. Race Against Blood Cancer staff offered support to sister charity the ACLT over the two day event. A prodigious number given the scarcity of suitable donors currently on the registers, and hence demonstrating that working closely with Carnival bands is an astute initiative.

Find out more about donating blood marrow, and do join Flagz on the road, for Notting Hill Carnival 2016, if you are looking for a youthful and fun crowd to mingle with. Registrations are open.